Car Key Replacement
Lost every key? We cut and program a brand-new key at your vehicle — no tow, no dealership appointment.
from $145
Domestic makes
Tesla & EV Key Cards Key Replacement in Louisville, KY
Key card and phone-key support, plus EV-specific key considerations.
Varies
Typical range
Domestic
Manufacturer origin
Mobile
We come to the vehicle
Electric vehicles changed what a car key is. Tesla ships an NFC key card and treats your phone as the primary key. Other EV makers use conventional proximity fobs with EV-specific quirks.
Our role here is more limited and we would rather be straight about it than pretend otherwise. Tesla key cards are paired through the vehicle's own touchscreen by the owner — it takes about a minute and costs nothing, and we are not going to charge you for something you can do yourself in your driveway.
Where we genuinely help is on EVs from conventional manufacturers, where proximity fobs work the same way they do on combustion cars, and on the lockout and mechanical side of any EV.
What matters on a Tesla & EV Key Cards
Tesla key cards are owner-programmed
You pair a new card through the car's touchscreen yourself. We will walk you through it on the phone at no charge rather than sell you a visit.
Conventional EVs
EVs from traditional manufacturers use standard proximity fobs and we program them normally.
EV lockouts
Locked out of an EV? Standard non-destructive entry applies. Note that a fully depleted 12-volt battery can disable door releases entirely on some EVs.
Tesla & EV Key Cards models we key regularly
Not an exhaustive list — if your model isn’t shown, call and ask.
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model X
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Chevrolet Bolt
- VW ID.4
- Hyundai Ioniq
- Kia EV6
- Rivian
Tesla & EV Key Cards key questions
Can you program a Tesla key card?
You can, and you should — it is done through the car's own touchscreen in about a minute, and there is no reason to pay anyone for it. Call us and we will talk you through the steps for free. We would rather give you two minutes of honest advice than a service charge.
I'm locked out of my EV and the 12-volt battery is dead. What now?
This is a genuine EV-specific problem. On several models the electronic door releases will not work without 12-volt power, and the access point for jumping it varies by manufacturer. Call us with the model and we will tell you whether it is something we can open or a manufacturer-specific recovery.
Do you program fobs for non-Tesla EVs?
Yes. Mach-E, Lightning, ID.4, Ioniq, EV6 and similar use conventional proximity fobs which we supply and program normally.
Common Tesla & EV Key Cards jobs
Key Fob Replacement & Programming
Smart keys, proximity fobs, and remote heads — supplied, programmed, and tested at your vehicle.
from $165
Transponder Key Programming
Chipped keys read, cloned, and written to your immobilizer — including all-keys-lost.
from $120
Spare Key Service
The cheapest key you will ever buy is the one you order before you need it.
from $95
Need a Tesla & EV Key Cards key today?
Call with the VIN and we'll confirm the exact key type, the programming route, and a firm price before anyone is dispatched.
Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays.